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Azamara sailing with $500 onboard credit offer
Romance is in the air this month and Azamara Club Cruises is poised to assist up-market travellers plan for the perfect holiday, be it a special surprise for a loved one or a voyage lovingly planned together. From Feb. 13-17, the cruise line is inviting travellers to book a new individual sailing on one of 11 Europe voyages and receive a $500 onboard spending credit per stateroom, and enjoy complimentary chocolate covered strawberries and dinner for two in either Prime C or Aqualina, the two specialty restaurants aboard Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. Guests can apply their onboard credit...
Viking River adds Portugal and Spain to cruise line-up
Viking River Cruises will enter a new European territory in 2013 with an all-new itinerary in Portugal and Spain, allowing "travellers to experience 'The River of Gold' like never before."During this 10-day cruise-and-land journey along the Douro River, guests will explore the unique cultural, historical and aesthetic offerings of Portugal and Spain, from touring a baroque mansion in Régua to strolling through the medieval city of Salamanca. The Portugal's River of Gold cruise begins with a land tour of Lisbon. En route from Lisbon, stop in Coimbra, and the river cruise begins in Porto,...
Book to win with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has launched a new contest in which agents booking any Royal Caribbean International Europe or Caribbean cruise by March 15 can win an Apple iPad 2. Receive one entry for every inside or outside stateroom booked, or two entries for every balcony or above stateroom booked. Second prize is a $500 Apple gift card, third prize a $250 Apple gift card. Royal Caribbean will randomly select three winners from all entries in March....
Norwegian Jewel to debut in Alaska
Norwegian Jewel is set to make its inaugural debut in Alaska on May 19. This season marks the first time that Norwegian Cruise Line will have two Jewel-class ships sailing in Alaska. Norwegian Pearl, sister ship to Jewel, will also be cruising in Alaska. As part of the line's "Norwegians Take it to the Next Level "sales event, new Alaska reservations made through Feb. 19 will receive a mini-suite for the price of a balcony; balcony staterooms for the price of an oceanview, and oceanview staterooms for the price of inside staterooms. Cruise deposits during this time for Alaska sailings are...
Cruising to safety: new muster rules adopted
The global cruise industry has announced a new emergency drill policy requiring mandatory muster for embarking passengers prior to departure from port. The new policy follows the industry's announcement on Jan. 27 of a Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review in response to the Concordia incident and as part of the industry's continuous efforts to review and improve safety measures. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), European Cruise Council, and the Passenger Shipping Association put forward the new policy with the support of their member cruise lines. The new muster policy,...
Cunard ‘Rendezvous’ to salute Her Majesty The Queen
Cunard Line will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a unique Cunard Royal Rendezvous on June 5, the final day of the Jubilee celebrations. Her Majesty has long been associated with Cunard, being the only person to have attended the naming of all three Cunard Elizabeths, beginning in 1938. This will be the first time that the three ships of the Cunard fleet - the three largest Cunarders ever built - will have been seen arriving and departing together in formation at their home port of Southampton. Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2 will approach the port soon...
Norwegian says it’s ‘Up2YOU’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is seeking the help of parents and kids to name its new Youth and Teen programs. The company has launched an "Up2YOU"naming contest inviting cruisers to submit names for the programs, along with names for each of the new age groups. The contest runs through Feb. 13 with the winners who name the new kids or teen program receiving a seven-day Caribbean cruise for a family of four. Those who submit the winning names for the six age groups within the new programs will receive a $100 American Express gift card. Norwegian announced earlier that it is revitalizing its...
Football legends lead NFL-themed Crystal cruises
Crystal Cruises is offering a showdown of gridiron greats during a spring "NFL Legends"-themed voyage. The May 8 transatlantic sailing from New York to Dover features a football-focused "Ocean Views"panel discussion and each guest individually sharing inspiring personal stories from decades on the field, as well as hard-won tools for success in any field, since everyone faces teams, competition and occasional losses and victory dances in work and life. Scheduled motivational speakers include: Hall of Fame coach Don Shula; Super Bowl MVP and Hall of famer Larry Csonka; Jim Tunney, "The Dean of...